Literature by F.M. Alexander F.Matthias Alexander wrote four books about his method: Men's Supreme Inheritance  (First edition published 1911) Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual  (published 1923) The Use of the Self  (published 1933) The Universal Constant in Living  (published 1940) All of Alexander's books are available today Books, Videos, DVD's. Informative sites of friends & colleagues: *** Shmuel Nelken: The Alexander Technique Shmuel's notes, an outcome of many years of experience, are very close to his practical work and are reflecting it. They can be very useful and can be read again and again as a whole or in parts. We warmly recommend them to all those who are interested in Alexander's work. [Shmuel Nelken is a Master Teacher, founder and Director of ISTAT and of The Jerusalem School for the Alexander Technique. His book is always available in the ATC Kyoto.] *** Rivka Cohen: Topics in the Alexander Technique The Up within the Curve describes Rivka Cohen's practical application of the Alexander Technique. It is based on her many years of teaching which is founded on the principles and teachings of F.M. Alexander and Patrick Macdonald. This book is intended primarily as a useful tool for Teachers of the Alexander Technique; it will also be of interest to people who have experienced the technique and generally by others who would welcome an insightful perspective of the Alexander Technique. [Her book is available in ATC Kyoto] F.M. Alexander - the film Patrick Macdonald lesson: Tablework, Chairwork video 1966 Patrick Macdonald: Tablework, Chairwork video 1980 The F.M.Alexander Trust Mornum Time Press Book Publisher Alexander Technique - Changing Lives John Dewey & the F.M.Alexander Technique Alexander Technique - A short Introduction Video Fit for Work - Fit for Life! - Video Alexander Technique at Mayo Clinic 2 minute video Noam Renen - Alexander Technique Lesson Video Barstow - Alexander Techique Group Lesson Video Alexander Technique Teachers - Blog: Texts, Videos & Audios Carrington - Alexander Technique Workshop Video Alexander Technique - first lesson DVD introduction to the Alexander Technique with Academy Award - winner William Hurt and his teacher Alexander Technique Training School The STAT YouTube Channel Guide for Musicians and the F.M.Alexander Technique International Music Academy Maestro - The Academy was founded in 2002 to create a cultural forum in Kyoto. Since then Maestro offers fundamental education for pianists and other instrumentalists in Japan combined with qualified lessons in the Alexander Technique and regular concerts with international artists. Pedro de Alcantara, musician & teacher in Paris, France STAT Publications: books, journals, radio programmes etc The Alexander Technique: recapturing the poise of a young child Book Service of the American Society for Alexander Teachers The Definitive Guide to the Alexander Technique provided by STAT Alexander-Technik Experte Zuerich/Schweiz Global Directory on the Alexander Technique by Direction Journal The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique The Japan Alexander Technique Teachers' Network JSTAT JSTAT offers information about Alexander Technique Societies & Networks and links to the best Alexander Technique related websites around the world. There you can find more complete description of Alexander's experimentation and his Technique. Please use JSTAT's listing of Alexander teachers in Nippon to find an accredited instructor. How does the Alexander Technique work? What are the authors findings about the clinical and cost effectiveness of the treatment? Video produced by the British Medical Journal. Published since 1840, the BMJ is an international general medical journal, published weekly in print and updated daily online. It is among the most influential and widely read peer-reviewed general academic journals in the field of medicine in the world. NEWSFLASH ......... British Medical Journal Study: Significant long-term benefit from Alexander Technique lessons for low back pain has been demonstrated by a major study published by the British Medical Journal. "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I experience and I understand." If you wish Alexander lessons, introductory workshops or training how to teach the Alexander Technique you are welcome in the ATC Kyoto.